L6003-16 Direct Support Professional

Venture Community Services Inc • Gardner, MA

2d • $18 - $19

About The Position

Venture Community Services is hiring a Direct Support Professional to advocate for and support adults age 22 and older with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The role empowers individuals to be as active and independent in their lives and communities as possible.

Support may include household maintenance, meal preparation, shopping, personal care such as bathing, toileting, dressing, and teeth brushing, transportation to medical appointments and banking, community activities and outings, medication administration, and following Behavior Support Plans, Individual Support Plans, individual goals, and medical guidelines. The employee must be able to safely evacuate individuals from the home in an emergency, maintain required certifications, and comply with agency policies and DDS regulations.

Paid training is provided, including New Employee Orientation, CPR/First Aid, PABC, Defensive Driving, Medication Administration Program (MAP), and program- and person-specific training at the individual’s home. This is a part-time position scheduled Tuesday 4 p.m.–11 p.m., Friday 3 p.m.–10 p.m., and Saturday 5 p.m.–11 p.m., for 20 hours per week. Pay is $17.50–$19.00 per hour. A $500 sign-on bonus is offered for part-time employees.

Requirements

• High school degree or GED.
• Must be at least 21 years old.
• Must have a valid driver’s license.
• Must be available by telephone for daily contact.
• Commitment to helping people with varying disabilities participate fully in their communities and lives.
• Varied interests and personal connections in the local community.
• A proven record of conscientious, responsible behavior through work, volunteer, or school history.
• Ability to work as a creative, engaged, and dedicated team member.

Nice To Haves

• Daily use of a car on site is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Advocate for and support adults age 22 and older with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
• Empower individuals to participate actively in their lives and communities.
• Assist with household maintenance, meal preparation, shopping, bathing, toileting, dressing, and teeth brushing.
• Assist individuals with medical appointments and banking.
• Support community participation and attend outings.
• Administer medications and follow Behavior Support Plans, Individual Support Plans, individual goals, and medical guidelines.
• Safely evacuate individuals from the home in an emergency.
• Maintain certifications and perform job duties in compliance with agency policies and DDS regulations.

Benefits

• Sign-on bonus.
• Company-paid life insurance for full-time employees.
• Health insurance.
• Dental and vision insurance.
• Earned paid time off and 40 hours of sick time.
• Employee referral bonus program.
• Tuition remission.
• Paid training.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: High school or GED